belt-tightening
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Some will think that is a good thing as the BBC reflects the belt-tightening going on in most homes and companies across the UK.
From BBC ● Oct. 20, 2026
Tractor Supply is dialing up promotions and trimming prices on popular items after concluding consumer belt-tightening won’t abate anytime soon.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 10, 2026
The belt-tightening measures have not reassured investors, with the stock shedding 26 percent of its value since the start of this year.
From Barron's ● Jul. 23, 2026
The company is dealing with a belt-tightening consumer base and a weaker housing market.
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 27, 2026
Few observers think the union is girding for another showdown, especially at a time when many of its members are struggling to find work amid media consolidation and belt-tightening.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 14, 2026
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